Medals
Throughout one’s Air Cadet Career, it is possible to receive a total of eight Air Cadet Medals. The criteria for receiving them range from four years of service in the Program to “extraordinary bravery” in the act of saving someone. It is also possible for cadets to receive and wear medals that are a part of the Official Canadian Medals & Honours System. This is subject to the CO’s approval.
All Cadet medals are worn over your right breast pocket, under the name-tag. Medals that are a part of the Canadian Medals & Honours system are worn over your left breast pocket. It is illegal in Canada to wear medals not earned by oneself; even if they were earned by relatives. Medals are worn in order of precedence; with the highest ranking medals worn closest to the centre of the chest and above other medals. Cadet medals are worn in rows of three. The medals listed below are shown in order of least importance to most importance.
All Cadet medals are worn over your right breast pocket, under the name-tag. Medals that are a part of the Canadian Medals & Honours system are worn over your left breast pocket. It is illegal in Canada to wear medals not earned by oneself; even if they were earned by relatives. Medals are worn in order of precedence; with the highest ranking medals worn closest to the centre of the chest and above other medals. Cadet medals are worn in rows of three. The medals listed below are shown in order of least importance to most importance.
Air Cadet Service Medal
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The Air Cadet League of Canada has created an award to recognize continuous meritorious cadet service of at least four years by deserving air cadets. To qualify for this award, a serving cadet must have successfully completed four years of honourable service with no serious infractions, and be recommended by the Cadet Squadron Commanding Officer. Furthermore, eligible service is portable between air cadet squadrons. Air Cadets are also eligible to receive a Bar for the Air Cadet Service Medal for each year of training completed beyond the four year qualifying period. A rosette will also be provided for the undress ribbon.
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Order of St. George Medal
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The Order of St. George will award a medal to honour Staff Cadets who distinguish themselves in their exemplary contribution at a CTC or at a Junior Canadian Ranger Enhanced Training Session during the summer training period.
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Army, Navy And Air Force Veterans In Canada (ANAVETS) Cadet Medal Of Merit
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The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS), as a legacy to its desire to promote excellence and awareness of the Canadian Cadet Organization (CCO), have established the ANAVETS Cadet Medal of Merit). One medal will be awarded to the top cadet, male or female for each course listed below at each CSTC even if the cadet has already received the ANAVETS Cadet Medal of Merit for another course. Cadets who receive more than one ANAVETS medal are authorized to wear only one ANAVETS medal on their uniform.
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Air Force Association of Canada Cadet Medal
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The Air Force Association of Canada (AFAC) has established annual awards to be presented to Air cadets for excellence demonstrated on the Glider Pilot Scholarship (GPS) and the Power Pilot Scholarship (PPS). One medal shall be awarded to the top cadet, male or female, on both the GPS and the PPS at each of the five Regional Gliding Schools; this means five medals for the GPS and five medals for the PPS for a total of ten medals each year.
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Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence
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The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Cadet Medal of Excellence is awarded in recognition for individual endeavours in citizenship that meet or enhance the aims and objectives of the cadet movement. The Royal Canadian Legion sponsors the program.
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Lord Strathcona Medal
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The Lord Strathcona Trust Fund Medal, most commonly referred to as the Lord Strathcona Medal, is the highest award which can be bestowed upon a cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical and military training. The medal, Certificate of Merit, and the lapel pin are awarded by the Lord Strathcona Trust.
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Cadet Certificate of Commendation
Cadet Medal for Bravery
Cadet Ribbon Arrangements
Cadet Medals/Ribbons are worn on the right side of the chest, suspended immediately above, and centered with, the breast pocket of the Shirt or Tunic.
Cadet Medal/Ribbons are arranged with the award of most precedence closest to the centre of the chest.
Cadet Medal/Ribbons are arranged with the award of most precedence closest to the centre of the chest.
Three Ribbon Arrangement
Four Ribbon Arrangement
Five Ribbon Arrangement
Six Ribbon Arrangement
For more information regarding Cadet Medals and Ribbons, Refer to CATO 55-04 - Air Cadet Dress Instructions.
National Awards
Colonel Robert Perron Fitness Award
The Colonel Robert Perron Fitness Award recognizes outstanding achievement in physical fitness. This National Award will be presented annually to the Cadet who attains the highest physical fitness test score. Cadets from the Army, Navy and Air elements are eligible to apply for this Award. Air Cadets who wish to apply for this Award should contact their Commanding Officer or Training Officer, who will provide pertinent information about the Award and, where applicable, arrange for the Cadet to be tested in accordance with established guidelines.
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